Where will the council’s fickle finger fall?


The council knows that it has to build;


but the land that it holds is not the ‘right’ sort.


It has requirements to be filled,


so other areas must be bought.


Of course, people need somewhere to live;


while others want to keep a decent view.


So someone’s will will have to give:


What could St Helens Council do?


Maybe a farmer’s got some land to sell.


Turning the land is tough;


He’s had enough:


But this idea might not sit too well.


Some people will have extra traffic noise;


warehouses, estates, air pollution too.


They’ll see how the council’s activity destroys


the environment it breaks through.


But: I bet some folk escape the change.


Their communities will remain the same.


The council will see no need to re-arrange:


but then face hostility and blame.


So, let’s think about what the council could do


to solve a problem that’s obviously there.


They could carefully think the issue through;


Then show us that they really care


by issuing a solution that’s truly fair:


[like letting each community take its share]. 


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